Assistant Manager, Demand Planning

As an Assistant Manager - Demand Planning for the Farm business, you will be responsible for creating and managing accurate demand forecasts across the Indian market. You will analyze market trends, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive the S&OP process to ensure optimal product availability and inventory levels. You will be part of a global leader in the tire manufacturing industry, with a strong presence across multiple continents. In India, you will represent a trusted farm tire brand known for innovation, durability, and customer satisfaction. You will work alongside dynamic, high-performing professionals and play a key role in driving demand planning excellence and business growth.

• *Key Responsibility Areas**
• **Demand Forecasting**
• You analyze historical sales data, market trends, and relevant business drivers to develop accurate demand forecasts across products and regions.
• You develop, maintain, and enhance statistical models and demand planning tools to predict future demand and identify patterns and trends.
• You support the creation of short-term and long-term demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and changing market conditions.
• **Data Analysis & Reporting**
• You collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to generate insights into demand patterns, seasonality, product performance, and market dynamics.
• You prepare and deliver regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supply chain performance for key stakeholders across supply chain, sales, and finance teams.
• You continuously monitor demand and supply variations and provide actionable insights to proactively mitigate risks and support decision-making.
• **Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams**
• You collaborate closely with supply chain, marketing, sales, and finance teams to align demand planning with business strategies, promotions, and seasonal fluctuations.
• You act as a data and analytics expert during demand planning discussions, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for inventory optimization and production planning.
• *Experience**
• You bring a minimum of 5 years of experience as a data analyst in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related field.
• You have hands-on experience with demand forecasting, statistical modeling, and data analysis in a fast-paced environment.
• You are familiar with inventory management principles and core supply chain concepts.
• *Technical Skills**
• You are proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
• You have experience working with demand planning software or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• You possess a strong understanding of statistical forecasting techniques, including time-series analysis, regression analysis, and machine-learning-based forecasting methods.
• You have experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
• *Education**
• You hold a Bachelors degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• A Masters degree is desirable. As an Assistant Manager - Demand Planning for the Farm business, you will be responsible for creating and managing accurate demand forecasts across the Indian market. You will analyze market trends, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and drive the S&OP process to ensure optimal product availability and inventory levels. You will be part of a global leader in the tire manufacturing industry, with a strong presence across multiple continents. In India, you will represent a trusted farm tire brand known for innovation, durability, and customer satisfaction. You will work alongside dynamic, high-performing professionals and play a key role in driving demand planning excellence and business growth.
• *Key Responsibility Areas**
• **Demand Forecasting**
• You analyze historical sales data, market trends, and relevant business drivers to develop accurate demand forecasts across products and regions.
• You develop, maintain, and enhance statistical models and demand planning tools to predict future demand and identify patterns and trends.
• You support the creation of short-term and long-term demand forecasts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and changing market conditions.
• **Data Analysis & Reporting**
• You collect, clean, and analyze large datasets to generate insights into demand patterns, seasonality, product performance, and market dynamics.
• You prepare and deliver regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supply chain performance for key stakeholders across supply chain, sales, and finance teams.
• You continuously monitor demand and supply variations and provide actionable insights to proactively mitigate risks and support decision-making.
• **Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams**
• You collaborate closely with supply chain, marketing, sales, and finance teams to